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Hi all! I am new here and have this minor glitch on my brand new baby Kona Taro 2014.
It is not really a big deal at all but I am curious if everything is setup tight as it should be, or if I should check some things? I have a 32T chain ring in the front an 9spd back. I understand my chain line might be a little off. Or maybe it is not and these big 9, 10 gear cassettes might make the chain sway too much?
The bike is brand new. I rode it maybe 10 times so far on 10, 15 mile rides. Rides really nice and shifter shifts real good and clean. Adjusted the cable a few times for the slack.
When I pedal backward while in the smallest cog, the chain so slightly touches 1 of the top teeth on the 2nd smallest. When I pedal forward it is perfect. Every other gear is fine! Forwards and backwards. Only when still and backpedaling in reverse in smallest cog. And it touches the top of the gear! Its not like the derailer is pushing it.
If you have any idea about something I would greatly appreciate it! :thumbsup:
Hi all! I am new here and have this minor glitch on my brand new baby Kona Taro 2014.
It is not really a big deal at all but I am curious if everything is setup tight as it should be, or if I should check some things? I have a 32T chain ring in the front an 9spd back. I understand my chain line might be a little off. Or maybe it is not and these big 9, 10 gear cassettes might make the chain sway too much?
The bike is brand new. I rode it maybe 10 times so far on 10, 15 mile rides. Rides really nice and shifter shifts real good and clean. Adjusted the cable a few times for the slack.
When I pedal backward while in the smallest cog, the chain so slightly touches 1 of the top teeth on the 2nd smallest. When I pedal forward it is perfect. Every other gear is fine! Forwards and backwards. Only when still and backpedaling in reverse in smallest cog. And it touches the top of the gear! Its not like the derailer is pushing it.
If you have any idea about something I would greatly appreciate it! :thumbsup:
FRAME MATERIAL | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted |
SIZES | S, M, L, XL |
REAR SHOCK | n/a |
FORK | RockShox Sektor Gold 130mm 15mm DO Tapered |
CRANKARMS | FSA Step-Up |
CHAINRINGS | 32t |
B/B | FSA Platinum ISIS |
PEDALS | Wellgo Platform |
CHAIN | KMC HG53 |
FREEWHEEL | Shimano Deore 12-36t 9 spd |
CHAINGUIDE | The Hive LS1+ No Taco |
F/D | n/a |
R/D | Shimano Deore Shadow |
SHIFTERS | Shimano Alivio (rh only) |